Ancient Olympia, Greece - Hellenic Republic
FIRST TORCH RUNNER CARRY THE OLYMPIC FLAME AFTER A CEREMONY IN ANCIENT OLYMPIA.
First Olympic Torchbearer, Greek Javelin champion Kostas Gatsioudis, runs past thousands of spectators through the ancient Olympia stadium moments after the Olympic Flame was lit by the sun's rays in a parabolic mirror during the traditional Olympic lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia March 25, 2004. The Olympic Torch Relay started its trip around the globe, to last 78 days and more than 78,000 km before the beginning of the Games in Athens on August 13. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis REUTERS YB/FMS